The Spoon Carvers

People visiting Bridport Market, Dorset last year may have spotted a young couple with a stall selling hand made wooden spoons. This is their story. Since this film was shot they they have been travelling across the US and Canada. This Spring sees their return to Dorset.
For the latest follow them on Instagram / springtailfarm
Filmmaker - Justin Owen
/ justinowenfilms

[@ApacheThunder101]

I don’t know what it is. I keep watching this every few days. It makes me smile. I love their relationship. It’s so heart felt and romantic. If only we all could be so in love with the simple things.

[@WoodToolsSheffield]

a few years ago I wondered if we would saturate the spoon carving market, now I realise we are only just starting. There are thousands of potters around the country and still only a few dozen serious spoon carvers. I think this gorgeous film sums up what it is about better than any I have seen. Wonderful.

[@Nightjar100]

Charming video and couple. Robin...just a note to say I have many carving tools, including your axe. But I can not do without your spoon knife, a real pleasure to use. Thank you for the fine tools.

[@FlukeTog]

Saturate the Market or passion. Market Shmarket / just Carve It. Swoosh stock is up.

[@edwardcharles9764]

robin wood there are thousands of potters, all struggling to make a living! I find it hard to believe a spoon carver will make a lucrative living with good assets built up and a secure pension selling spoons at a couple of pound each. Mass produced and Internet sold possibly (just) but for most people wooden spoons are over as are zinc baths by the fire, cast iron pots, hob nailed boots and flat caps!

[@billastell3753]

You are right edward Charles spoon carving is not a way to get rich or get a pension. I'm retired with a pension and I carve spoons to sooth my soul. If anyone wants to get rich, spoon carving is not the way. However one can let their creative soul loose carving spoons.

[@nathanmaingard]

I am just getting started here in South Africa thanks to a Wood Tools kit for my birthday from my beloved! I have never met someone who carves spoons in this country! Thank you for the inspiration, Robin and the Spoon Carvers (PS: Robin, your hook knife sharpening video helped so much, even though it still took me three tries to get it right 😅)

[@MrRandyvan]

This is what makes KZbin such an amazing place. What a fun film. Thank you!

[@santiagopenaloza9401]

Congrats from Argentina, beautiful work 🤩🤩

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Thank you! 😊 and have a look on my channel at what Lally & Tomas are doing now - "Harvest Day at Springtail Farm"

[@Zedoutdoors]

An extremely well filmed and edited video, a real delight to watch. Thank you for sharing ~Peace~

[@nadianayab2118]

Some of ur videos are amazing as well

[@MosnoAlMoseeki]

So lovely to see a comment from you here, I've watched some of your interviews as well, very lovely stuff, I love seeing how supportive this community is to each other. :)

[@airwolf61970]

Wow. Such a great short film She is so photogenic, she reminds me of a strikingly beautiful photo from the 1920' s. Seems like a simple life....yes! I did enjoy this. Thank you!

[@susanp.collins7834]

It's that lovely fresh unspoiled complexion.

[@ha-y-in6938]

Mad props you two, I envy your love and admire your connection to one another. Basics of passion for life, love, and spoons.

[@shanslam1970]

What a gorgeous little film..and such a lovely facinating couple

[@Nightjar100]

I carve spoons too. Love your film. Charming couple. And I once lived on the fair isle, so there is much here that speaks to me, past and present. Thank you.

[@timbirch4999]

This is one of the most charming things that I've watched on KZbin. I'm upset that I can only like it once.

[@Idoitfortheskonkas]

The most beautiful video I've ever seen on KZbin. You two are so lucky. Best wishes. Stay simple and happy.🥄

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Your comment certainly made my day and I passed it on to Lally and Tomas. They now grow beautiful veg Have a look st their IG acc @haypenny_market_garden

[@zoehancock]

I was expecting another "how to carve a spoon" tutorials, but this was so much better (given that I don't actually need to learn). I grinned all the way through and felt slightly envious of their life- though I do have soon carving, ukulele playing and I camp a great deal. Good luck and best wishes to the carvers and the highly skilled film maker, I hope you all continue to find such joy.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Oh my heart! What a precious little couple! Love and luck in all you do😎💖

[@jennykirchner9989]

Gorgeous couple.

[@dznnf7]

Fantastic film and people.

[@anvilstudio5279]

So beautiful! Thanks for this great vid. They are truly blessed 🌻

[@glennpettersson9002]

Beautiful, in every way. Thank you.

[@lucienrochette4335]

I enjoyed your video, warm and human tone to it. Thanks

[@marjoriepark1198]

Love this..... and yes spoon making is a therapy that brings comfort to the maker and recipient.... Great filming and content. Marjorie

[@woodnugget7513]

Absolutely flipping wonderful 😀🐿

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Thank you Woodnugget - great name!

[@nicholashall3479]

This was a superb little film. You have a gift!

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Thank you Nicholas for your kind comment

[@villain1409]

Loved this video very romantic nature lot of art & home grown music you can not get a better video than that. This is why i scour youtube lo0king for romantics like yourself. everything about it was a 100% shear joy thank you!

[@gregsullivan8956]

Check out Carving a path. I really enjoy that couple on you tube

[@villain1409]

Thanks i watch carving a path,very nice people and great providers.

[@chrispoteet5327]

This film reached in and grabbed my heart .

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Such a nice comment - See what Lally and Tomas are doing now kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4HdZWqDadOiaaM

[@timmcelhannon1883]

I love this beautiful little film!

[@CameronSharpPottery]

This is great film making. Love the pace, the light you captured, and the sound mix is all very well done.

[@TheBushcraftPadawan]

A beautiful film, thank you for sharing it.

[@StuffIMade]

lovely video, authentic genuine people. thanks for sharing this slice of your life!

[@kan-zee]

5:23 LOL...I love her look at his singing "Avocado song...lol good one. 😂🤣👍

[@fidnielsen]

See when someone works with natural materials I feel a great joy in my heart, I grew up in the country, and still live in the country, I'm a country mouse, and you both get the whole picture, that is the best part of this video!💚💛

[@nelsondog100]

My grandfather used to carve spoons and became very well know. He would make special presentations to world leaders and dignitaries in recognition for peace on earth. Nelson Mandela was one of the many recipients. My grandfather was a proud Doukhobor and exceptional human being.

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Fascinating story about your grandfather. You must be very proud of him. Your comment got me googling 'Doukhobor' - really interesting, thank you

[@qamarislam1869]

Elegance and beauty all over. Thanks

[@uncosito]

Wonderful! What a beautiful little film. I'd love meet other makers through your lens.

[@bsepeda]

Absolutely brilliant video/film. One of the best I've ever seen. Those two are super! Humanity has a chance it seems. I pop this on when I want to feel good. Thank you!

[@marckelly3573]

I just loved the film 🎈

[@v1ncent111]

Awesome! I love this livestyle

[@deladally1286]

I loved this!

[@OneLonelyPlumber]

Enjoyed it very much. You guys are super cute. Very well made video And your spoons are super cool. Wishing you both great success. Thanks for sharing...

[@horridhenry1805]

If the world was full of people like this what a joy everyday would be

[@xiansams4069]

I just so love this video! I just love it.

[@umbalaba]

What a lovely video! So beautiful and meaningful!

[@nathanmaingard]

Absolutely adored this video, thank you!

[@Frikkie5302]

Sweet and Tender! Loved it!

[@og824]

Absolutely loved this. What a great way to live! Love your work too.

[@georgeslade7217]

An absolute pleasure to watch. Wishing was just as creative.

[@cubebano1292]

You people are awesome! It's cool that you guys are enjoying the same thing together. I sincerely wish you guys the best and that whatever you wish for will come to you.

[@melsparkles]

Adorable:-) Thankyou.

[@sandihester]

I LOVED this video!!!

[@jackwebb437]

I’m a KZbin junkie. This is the best video I’ve seen on YT in a long long time. You’ve made my day. Thank you!

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it. Do subscribe and share the video. Thanks J

[@hoozleup]

Brilliant... very inspiring. Thank you.

[@JessopsBezar]

just made me cry for some reason, love and beauty and creation I guess ;)

[@CarlCampbell]

You two live an inspiring lifestyle. Meager, simple, yet full and satisfying. Much love, hope I can build a life like yours someday.

[@Edcognito]

Excellent video. Well shot, edited and the music did not intrude - well done.

[@sripavanv]

Awesome Video. Thanks for sharing

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it

[@TC-eb6vi]

I Loved your Video.And your way of Life. You two are Blessed. Thank You..I'm a Novice Spoon Carver.

[@gpdoyon]

What a great video! Thanks!

[@least-most-weasel]

this is so sweet and calming, thank you

[@tomaszjaschke631]

touching my soul, thank you so much and all the best to all of you, love you!:)

[@임시메일]

Soooo peaceful and beautiful...... Hope i can live like that.

[@WildSheGoes]

This was beautiful, thank you

[@daveholte7658]

Watched a year ago and came back to watch again Well done video and so soothing. That's why I like spoon carving..... and all those wood chips laying around.....perfect

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Such a nice comment - Thanks Dave, happy spoon carving

[@gabec2494]

I don't mind the wood chips, but my wife does haha! Sometimes the dining room is more cozy than the garage!

[@daveholte7658]

@@gabec2494 still at. Have got into Green Axe carving. Something different and need very sharp tools for the Cherry wood

[@gabec2494]

@@daveholte7658 I'm working on applewood this morning. As much as I stropped my knives, this gnarly wood is dulling them down. I'm looking forward to getting back in to my cherry. Similar look without the sore wrists haha. I have 6- 16" logs to go.. 24 serving spoons hopefully I'll get from them.

[@daveholte7658]

@@gabec2494 so you find Applewood harder than Cherry? I usually have been carving White Birch which works great. Do you guys have any new YT videos?

[@sullysullivan9320]

Awesome guys, I carve spoons as well and live about half hour along the coast just over the Dorset /Devon border. Good luck to you both, one love 🕉

[@5inaroweboat]

Hi. We are in Devon. We carved our first items today… love it!

[@phillipdoye9854]

I love you guys, have watched this video at least 4 times, it makes me laugh and I just feel the love you have for each other.

[@addictforspace365]

The ukulele playing is wonderful, as is the film!

[@seanmcdonough5311]

This film was awesome

[@22triggy]

really enjoyed that. thank you.

[@1911gi45]

One of my favorites I always come back to. And I'm a spoon carver too!

[@declankenny5290]

Beautiful film, lovely spoons, and a personal favourite subject of mine, coz I carve a few spoons too. I use walnut oil for finishing. Long life and happiness with your carving. I'm willing to bet there's very little sandpaper in your workshop ;-)

[@mversantvoort]

Beautiful video, thanks!

[@MosnoAlMoseeki]

Slicing Up an Avo-Cado! :D This was very beautiful, as new comer to the art of Woodcrafting, I very much loved this video! Thank you so much for sharing! And I would be remised if I didn't mention the background music, I truly did enjoy the music. Very well done.

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it! and the music too

[@MosnoAlMoseeki]

@@JustinOwenFilms The music is awesome, and I honestly keep coming back to this video for inspiration! they are awesome!

[@Snoabe]

Wonderful and inspiring. Thankyou :)

[@DDan61]

Thx for sharing this and very well made! I carve spoons and other things as a hobby (not selling), but I can definitely say that it is addictive!!! Where ever I travel, I MUST get some wood so when I am back I can carve something from it as a memory. Most of the times I will do the carving right there (if I am there long enough).

[@annwilliams1499]

I would let you guys teach me any day! Thx for sharing

[@rocherludovic]

Such a pleasure to see you on this video after a while (we met @ fines Lames @ Jane & peter's place). I hope you're fine and keep on carving. I hope to see you again . Ludo

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Check out springtailfarm.co.uk for an update

[@vipinjoe4902]

Lovely! best wishes from India.

[@tim7527]

I don't know you guys, but I love you ! Great video !

[@stringmanipulator]

What a beautiful video .. I'm very happy they get to live like that :)

[@ikust007]

When i see you, i see a Future. The one a lot of us are dreaming of. Bravo.

[@colourthatyoubring]

such a beautiful documentary

[@SS-lp8fu]

I hope the couple stay healthy always. they are already wealthy.

[@hathorearthfyre]

Beautiful. What a great life.

[@MrDancampbell60]

I like your style. I make spoons but mine are both carved (the hollow) and turned (the handle). The serenity you seem to have found in your craft and skill must provide you with great satisfaction. Good luck :)

[@belindajaneharris2579]

Beautiful calypso x

[@alinthekeys]

You made me smile Thanks!

[@mariumrajah]

Great video enjoyed watching

[@Olhamo]

you have 108 comments before mine, and that is something wonderfully blessed, so I see a universal Yes. I can see your spoon-making involving others. A spoon-making ‘retreat’, with the same gentle permaculture vibe your lovely video has. . . I think i am hooked, just watching. What I wouod like to make is a nested set of spoon and forlf, or spork mabye. I have some wood carving tools in storage, and a ravine close to me where i love to walk. . .

[@christopherheath9080]

I really enjoyed that. Great video and has only enhanced my yen for spoon carving.

[@Sheepdog1314]

being happy and following your bliss is where it's at....

[@leonarda6529able]

Fantastic makes me want to try spoon carving ! Inspirational

[@JustinOwenFilms]

That's great that it's inspired you - Do it

[@rickytrapanese9669]

I play mandolin, after I make a spoon! Love what your doing keep it up

[@yousif.bmatti4380]

I just love this video👍

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Thank you Yousif - a range of other films with makers including a follow up to what Lally and Tomas are doing now out soon! - Subscribe to my channel if you'd like to see more!

[@josebonilla2638]

simply amazing, it relaxed me just watching .. im new to the wood spoon carving game... bush fam. thank you ..

[@Dan.lawrence.uk1]

what a beautiful thing! :D

[@nicholasgonis]

This guy has a very pleasing manner in which he slices avocados

[@cesarsan2872]

Woowamazing video thanx for share

[@JustinOwenFilms]

Have a look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4HdZWqDadOiaaM for an a update

[@hlloyd-fs4uf]

It is called functional art. All good woods, especially apple, so warm and soft looking, yet durable.

[@jamesking5508]

absolutely lovely charming couple.......happy with so little praise God

[@geraldatrio9213]

Me encanto, Gracias.

[@ciganowoodcarving]

beautiful work my friends, i am also a fan of carving work, however i am a mere apprentice.

[@sergepierson2957]

Wow this was lit 🔥 I hope you guys are far in life !!!